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Support Worker
Starting Salary £14,406.84 per annum
Located in Harlow
Part-time
Annualised, working term time only
Permanent
About the team
Harlow College students receive an outstanding level of Learning Support from the Additional Learning Support team. The team works alongside direct delivery staff to assess and support the learning needs of students in a variety of settings and off-site locations. Our staff have the specialist skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality, personalised support that effectively meet the needs of learners.
About the role
Under the direction of delivery staff, the Support Worker will provide practical learning guidance and personal care support for individual learners or small groups of learners who have a variety of learning difficulties to enable then to take full advantage of the curriculum.
What we are looking for
You will need to have experience of working with young people with learning difficulties or disabilities and an awareness of diverse learner needs. Ideally you will be educated to a minimum of Level 2 Maths & English with good IT skills and have experience of working within an educational environment.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is organised and able to work autonomously and calmly under pressure, is able to communicate well with people of all ages and from all backgrounds, can demonstrate a positive and inclusive manner and is solution focused. Excellent team-working and record-keeping essential are essential.
What we can offer
The successful candidate can expect the College to fund any training required for the role, investment in their professional development, opportunities to further their career as well as an excellent benefits package.
To apply
Please visit http://www.harlow-college.ac.uk/about-us/jobs to download an application pack.
Still unsure if this is the right role for you?
Please call Selina Avery on 01279 868 203 for an informal discussion.
Closing date for applications is 26th November 2019.
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from all sections of the community.